Cracker Jack Jingle Beanie

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Imagine any kid enthusiastically wearing such a hat today.....

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Apr 03, 2013
Category: Comics | Children | Headgear | 1950s

Comments

Yes, there used to be a time when kids could play. Before everyone became so xenophobic. Now the slightest difference is a cause for derision.

Posted by Jim on 04/03/13 at 08:57 AM

Yeah, just imagine some stylish thug with his pants around his knees going out in this... How ridiculous would THAT be?

Posted by Todd on 04/03/13 at 08:57 AM

@Todd: Wait for it!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/03/13 at 10:06 AM

Wearing? Imagine any kid sewing these days!

Posted by SteveWithAQ on 04/03/13 at 04:33 PM

What makes you think any kid wore it even then? :D

Posted by Sebastian on 04/03/13 at 06:59 PM

Wow, super cool!! Wish I had one when I was a kid, cuz you know, I did not get made fun of enough as it was. :roll:
'Only weenies wear beenies!'

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/03/13 at 10:56 PM

"Best Toasting"?

Posted by Tom on 04/04/13 at 02:15 PM

Never mind, I figured it out.
Campfire marshmallows was owned by The Angelus Company which owns Cracker Jack.
http://www.campfiremarshmallows.com/about/history-of-campfire-marshmallows/

Posted by Tom on 04/04/13 at 03:59 PM

I can see hipsters wearing them 'ironically'

Posted by Doug Pirahna on 04/04/13 at 07:09 PM

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